'''Barrow''' is a city located 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle on the Arctic Ocean in [[Arctic Alaska]]. The tiny village holds the distinction of being the northernmost settlement in the [[United States]], and the northernmost settlement on the North American mainland. The residents are primarily of Inupiat ("Eskimo") descent.

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'''Barrow''' is located 320 miles (515 km) north of the Arctic Circle on the Arctic Ocean in [[Arctic Alaska]]. The town has about 4,500 people and holds the distinction of being the northernmost settlement in the [[United States]] and the northernmost settlement on the North American mainland. The residents are 61% Iñupiat Eskimo with a very international mix of American, Filipino, Samoan/Tongan, Korean, Thai, Mexican, Hawaiian, and others added. You can expect to hear 5 or 6 languages spoken on any day. Physically it covers about 21 square miles, and is divided into two parts (Barrow and Browerville) separated by a lagoon. Ilisagvik College is located at the site of the old Naval Arctic Research Lab (NARL) about 6 miles towards Point Barrow. The Point is about 12 miles from town and about 2 miles past the end of the road.

* Frontier Flying Service [http://www.capesmythe.com/] (formerly Cape Smythe Air) now also offers air service from [[Fairbanks]]. They also continue on to serve surrounding villages.

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* Era Airlines (Frontier Flying Service formerly, and before that Cape Smythe Air) now also offers air service from Fairbanks. They also continue on to serve surrounding villages.

==Get around==

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Barrow is very small, and is actually a flat desert that almost never receives large amounts of snow. So it's easy to get around by foot even in the winter. During the colder months, you can walk directly across the frozen freshwater lagoons. Just bundle up and beware of the wind chill!

Barrow is very small, and is actually a flat desert that almost never receives large amounts of snow. So it's easy to get around by foot even in the winter. During the colder months, you can walk directly across the frozen freshwater lagoons. Just bundle up and beware of the wind chill!

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Walking in Barrow is great fun, as is checking out the beach directly in front of town. However, do not walk past the edge of town on the beach going south and do not walk either the road or the beach going north towards NARL/Ilisagvik/Point Barrow! And if you do see a Polar Bear stay at least 100 yards away, and preferably in a vehicle. Polar Bears absolutely will eat you.

===By taxi===

===By taxi===

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There are several cab companies in town. They are always driving about, and can be flagged down easily. Rates vary between $5-$9 around Barrow proper and Browerville.

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There are several cab companies in town. They are always driving about, and can be flagged down easily. Rates vary between $5-9 around Barrow proper and Browerville.

===By car===

===By car===

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UIC Car Rental, located near the Barrow Airport, provides car rentals. Availability can be limited during peak times. 907-852-2700

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UIC Car Rental, located near the Barrow Airport, provides car rentals. Availability can be limited during peak times. ''+1 907'' 852-2700. Gasoline can also be very expensive, as the price is set only once per year.

===By bus===

===By bus===

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The city bus runs M-F 7am-7pm and can be a good option for daily commutes. Visitors, however, will probably be happier taking cabs due to the convenience, as well as the fact that cab fare for a group of 2 or more people will end up costing less money because the bus charges per person.

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The city bus runs Monday thru Friday 7AM-7PM and can be a good option for daily commutes. Visitors, however, will probably be happier taking cabs due to the convenience, as well as the fact that cab fare for a group of 2 or more people will end up costing less money because the bus charges per person.

*'''Browers Restaurant‎''' PO Box 310, Barrow, AK. 907-852-3456. Occupies the most historic building in town, the 19th-century whaling station and store built by Charles Brower, who introduced 'Yankee' whaling techniques to the Iñupiat and sired one of its most illustrious families. The restaurant serves a long menu of American and Korean dishes. Big windows look out on the beach and a famous whalebone arch is just outside.

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*'''Northern Lights Restaurant''' 5122 Herman St, Browerville, +1 907 852-3300. Has a very comfortable, clean dining room and is operated by a charming family. Their menu goes on and on, with the owner's own Chinese food, plus deli selections and burgers, and great pizza.

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*'''Northern Lights Restaurant''' 5122 Herman St, Browerville, AK. 907-852-3300. Has a very comfortable, clean dining room and is operated by a charming family. Their menu goes on and on, with the owner's own Chinese food, plus deli selections and burgers, and great pizza.

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*'''Orties Filipino Fast Food''' Barrow, +1 907 852-5721.

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*'''Orties Filipino Fast Food''' Barrow, AK‎. 907-852-5721.

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*'''Osaka Restaurant''' 980 Stevenson St, +1 907 852-4100.

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*'''Osaka Restaurant''' 980 Stevenson St, Barrow, AK. 907-852-4100.

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*'''Pepe's North of the Border''' 1204 Agvik St, +1 907 852-8200. '''(Burned Down 30 August 2013)''' The most famous place in town thanks to an appearance owner Fran Tate made with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show some 20 years ago. They serve large portions of familiar American-style Mexican food, steak, and seafood. The bus tours come here for lunch and Tate hands out souvenirs. Be sure to sign up for their Christmas card list, they'll send you a unique card and gift.

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*'''Pepe's North of the Border''' 1204 Agvik St, Barrow, AK. 907-852-8200. The most famous place in town thanks to an appearance owner Fran Tate made with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show some 20 years ago. They serve large portions of familiar American-style Mexican food, steak, and seafood. The bus tours come here for lunch and Tate hands out souvenirs.

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*'''Sam and Lee's Chinese Restaurant''' 1052 Kogiak St, +1 907 852-5555. <http://www.samandlees.com> A family owned business, the oldest restaurant in Barrow, with the largest menu (see the web page) and the longest hours, it closes at 2AM and opens again at 6AM.

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*'''Sam and Lee's Chinese Restaurant'''

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*'''Shogun Teriyaki House''' 1906 Pakpuk St, +1 907 852-2276. Good food and close to the airport.

Revision as of 02:11, 25 May 2014

Barrow is located 320 miles (515 km) north of the Arctic Circle on the Arctic Ocean in Arctic Alaska. The town has about 4,500 people and holds the distinction of being the northernmost settlement in the United States and the northernmost settlement on the North American mainland. The residents are 61% Iñupiat Eskimo with a very international mix of American, Filipino, Samoan/Tongan, Korean, Thai, Mexican, Hawaiian, and others added. You can expect to hear 5 or 6 languages spoken on any day. Physically it covers about 21 square miles, and is divided into two parts (Barrow and Browerville) separated by a lagoon. Ilisagvik College is located at the site of the old Naval Arctic Research Lab (NARL) about 6 miles towards Point Barrow. The Point is about 12 miles from town and about 2 miles past the end of the road.

By plane

Era Airlines (Frontier Flying Service formerly, and before that Cape Smythe Air) now also offers air service from Fairbanks. They also continue on to serve surrounding villages.

Get around

By foot

Barrow is very small, and is actually a flat desert that almost never receives large amounts of snow. So it's easy to get around by foot even in the winter. During the colder months, you can walk directly across the frozen freshwater lagoons. Just bundle up and beware of the wind chill!

Walking in Barrow is great fun, as is checking out the beach directly in front of town. However, do not walk past the edge of town on the beach going south and do not walk either the road or the beach going north towards NARL/Ilisagvik/Point Barrow! And if you do see a Polar Bear stay at least 100 yards away, and preferably in a vehicle. Polar Bears absolutely will eat you.

By taxi

There are several cab companies in town. They are always driving about, and can be flagged down easily. Rates vary between $5-9 around Barrow proper and Browerville.

By car

UIC Car Rental, located near the Barrow Airport, provides car rentals. Availability can be limited during peak times. +1 907 852-2700. Gasoline can also be very expensive, as the price is set only once per year.

By bus

The city bus runs Monday thru Friday 7AM-7PM and can be a good option for daily commutes. Visitors, however, will probably be happier taking cabs due to the convenience, as well as the fact that cab fare for a group of 2 or more people will end up costing less money because the bus charges per person.

See

Palm trees at shooting station

Fresh water lake

Whalebones

NARL / DEW line relics

Satcom Array

Point Barrow

Do

Iñupiat Heritage Center A museum with many fascinating Iñupiat displays and artifacts. [2]

Northern Lights Restaurant 5122 Herman St, Browerville, +1 907 852-3300. Has a very comfortable, clean dining room and is operated by a charming family. Their menu goes on and on, with the owner's own Chinese food, plus deli selections and burgers, and great pizza.

Orties Filipino Fast Food Barrow, +1 907 852-5721.

Osaka Restaurant 980 Stevenson St, +1 907 852-4100.

Pepe's North of the Border 1204 Agvik St, +1 907 852-8200. (Burned Down 30 August 2013) The most famous place in town thanks to an appearance owner Fran Tate made with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show some 20 years ago. They serve large portions of familiar American-style Mexican food, steak, and seafood. The bus tours come here for lunch and Tate hands out souvenirs. Be sure to sign up for their Christmas card list, they'll send you a unique card and gift.

Sam and Lee's Chinese Restaurant 1052 Kogiak St, +1 907 852-5555. <http://www.samandlees.com> A family owned business, the oldest restaurant in Barrow, with the largest menu (see the web page) and the longest hours, it closes at 2AM and opens again at 6AM.

Shogun Teriyaki House 1906 Pakpuk St, +1 907 852-2276. Good food and close to the airport.

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